Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 241 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Honda Shadow Aero 750
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
52.3 Nm
61 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
241 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
52.3 Nm @ 5,650 rpm
61 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
~170 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h)
Weight
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~4.5 L/100km or ~22 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
7.8/10
"Honest, characterful cruiser that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Torquey twin pulls everywhere
+Genuinely comfortable ergonomics
+Strong build quality overall
Cons
−Switchgear quality inconsistent
−No quick shifter option
−Limited aftermarket support currently
Honda Shadow Aero 750
7.8/10
"The sensible cruiser choice that rarely breaks your heart or wallet."
Pros
+Legendary Honda reliability
+Smooth, tractable V-twin
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Carb sensitive to ethanol fuel
−Chrome ages poorly
−Rear shock deteriorates fast
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